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April 24, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Panama Canal to boost tolls, increase number of ship types from 8 to 11
  • Emirates hikes rate US$250/TEU on Far East/SEA-east Africa run on May 1
  • Marine insurance review notes piracy 22pc down, but ransoms 77pc up
  • China-Europe railway founded, created from four-nation joint venture
  • US applies dumping duties on Chinese brightening agents and steel nails
  • CSAV levies US$200/TEU and $300/FEU rate hike from India to Europe
  • Prince Rupert container volume increases 120pc to 52,283 TEU in March
  • Chongqing's waterborne container movements up 29pc in first quarter
  • Evergreen adds West Africa links through Hanjin terminal at Algeciras
  • Guangdong's Foshan city starts building 741-acre railway freight yard
  • US eastern CSX railway quarterly revenue up 13.7pc to US$3 billion
  • Canadian Pacific first quarter profit quadruples as proxy fight rages
  • Union Pacific posts record 25pc first quarter profit hike to US$863 million
  • US retail urges shoe tariff cuts for Trans-Pacific Partnership states
  • Eniram opens in Singapore to boost vessel cost-saving through green tech
  • Port of Charleston doubles grants to US$10,000 to replace older trucks
  • Missouri state house revives China hub tax break bill, but passage in doubt
  • Japan's ANA/JAL cargo soars in February, struggles to hit 2011 levels
  • FedEx looks to buy French express firm, 2 weeks after Polish purchase

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Bahri signs contract to build dry bulk ships
  • CARGOTEC bags major ECT order
  • CMA CGM announces reshuffling of its Asia-South Africa & Mozambique services
  • EMIRATES SHIPPING LINE launches two express services to Africa
  • EVERGREEN LINE launching Belawan (Indonesia)-Malaysia service
  • London P&I Club issues warning on manhole gasket & bilge pump shortcomings
  • MAERSK LINE looking at extending 'Daily Maersk' concept
  • Slips, trips & falls represent nearly one in three of the large personal injury claims submitted to the UK P&I Club
  • India clarifies cotton exports ban; US, Canada & EU cry foul
  • KPT workers submit memorandum of demands to Shipping Secretary
  • MoS mulling ship repair facility at Mumbai Port
  • CONCOR inks MoU with TERI for CSR initiative
  • Govt asks CWC to run new Attari checkpost
  • IMF scales down world growth forecast

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 23, 2012
  • System Alliance Europe sees positive development of network figures and quality
    The cargo network System Alliance delivered 407,644 t in Q1/2012. In 2011, the network carried a total of 3.36 million consignments, weighing 1.66 million t, in 2011. The Q1/2012 ...
  • Loan for Serbian motorways
    Azerbaijan's parliament has approved a EUR 308 million loan to Serbia. The latter plans to use the money for the construction of a stretch of motorway linking its capital Belgrade ...
  • Vossloh Rail Services and Liezen found joint venture
    Austria-based Maschinenfabrik Liezen (MFL), a mechanical engineering factory and foundry, has established a joint venture with Vossloh Rail Services GmbH (VRS), headquartered in Ge...
  • Alpine renewing railway in FYROM
    The Austrian construction company Alpine, which is part of the Madrid-based FCC group, is set to rehabilitate 24 km of the north-south railway axis in Macedonia for approximately E...
  • New head of business development air cargo at Leipzig/Halle airport
    Bernhard Hoffmann is to take over the management of the business development air cargo sector at Leipzig/Halle airport (Germany). He will report directly to the managing director D...
  • Swissport and Virgin Atlantic Cargo intensify global collaboration
    The ground handling company Swissport currently handles cargo for Virgin Atlantic Cargo at four online destinations, as well as 45 offline stations across Europe for import handlin...
  • Toll Group creates and fills new group director business development post
    Damain Bishop has taken up the newly created role of group director business development and, at the same time, become a senior executive of the Australia-based Toll Group. He repo...
  • Port of Rotterdam: 3% increase in throughput in Q1/2012
    The port of Rotterdam announced that its Q1/2012 throughput came to 110 million t, 3% up on the same period in 2011. Broken down into types of cargo: incoming and outgoing trade in...
  • Chinese port of Haikou investing USD 380 million in ro-ro terminal
    The port of Haikou on Hainan Island (China) will spend some USD 380 million on a new ro-ro/pax terminal. The new facility will be located north of the Guangdong-Hainan Oversea Rail...
  • SIA Cargo expands network with Scoot partnership
    Singapore Airlines Cargo will add more destinations to its network through an agreement with Scoot to manage its bellyhold capacity. Scoot is a new medium and long haul low-cost ai...
  • BMI deal completed
    International Airlines Group (IAG) announced that it has completed the purchase of BMI from Lufthansa. It is planned that BMI Mainline will be integrated into British Airways and c...
  • New chairman of the board of directors for Freja
    The Danish logistics service provider Freja has appointed Asbj'rn Berge as chairman of the board of directors. Freja's founder J'rgen J. Hansen, who previously held this posit...
  • Ceva Logistics opens new freight management office in Romania
    Ceva Logistics, a logistics and SCM specialist, has opened new premises in Bucharest (Romania), thereby strengthening its freight management platform in Eastern Europe. Strategical...
  • OBI Poland awards warehousing and distribution business to Kuehne + Nagel
    OBI, one of the leading retailers for home improvement in Poland, and Kuehne + Nagel have entered into a two year warehousing and distribution contract. Since 2007, Kuehne + Nagel ...
  • JCL Logistics expands facilities in 's-Heerenberg
    The Austrian logistics company JCL Logistics Benelux in 's-Heerenberg, (NL), is opening its new 16,000 sqm distribution centre for delivering the products of the Taiwanese bicycle ...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 23, 2012
  • Steel-aluminum foam sandwich weld holds promise for shipbuilding...
  • Enterprise software upgrades help Sydney Ferries boost vessel...
  • Jaccar sells stake in SOE
  • Coast Guard Commandant undergoes prostate cancer surgery
  • Wilhelmsen RO/RO to be fitted with world's largest exhaust gas...
  • Dockwise swoops on Fairstar Heavy Transport
  • Japanese shipowners lead growth of Marshall Islands ship...
  • STX Rauma lays keel for double-ended ferry

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 23, 2012
  • IMO plans to increase maritime claim liability limits
  • BMWE contract ratification completes rail bargaining round
  • Port of Bellingham placing call for celebration vendors/performers
  • Panama Canal Authority eyes changes to pricing structure
  • Port of Port Angeles seeking Lincoln Park Master Plan input

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 23, 2012
  • CSAV sees glimmers of improvement
    Chilean line in better shape after cutbacks
  • Costa chief to retire
    Carnival says decision was part of a long term plan
  • Bangladeshi shipbreakers buy largest VLOC scrapped so far
    Hebei Ambition leaves Brazil-Asia iron ore market
  • Milford Haven reports 13% profit hike
    UK fuel demand boosts port's 2011 results
  • Gounon digs deeper
    Eurotunnel chairman outlines plan to target ferries and rail freight
  • Titan lands Costa Concordia wreck removal
    Year-long salvage operation to begin early in May
  • 'I am the IMO secretary general, nothing more, nothing less'
    Four months into his tenure, how is Koji Sekimizu getting on?
  • Arctic development drives demand for tougher ship design rules
    Lloyd's Register finalises rules for stern-first ice-class vessels
  • Siberian gas deal increases demand for ice-class LNG ships
    Gazprom and Novatek in tie-up to increase natural gas production from the Yamal and Gydan peninsulas
  • Offshore energy support vessels need more research
    Such vessels would require exact information on weather and ice conditions to work
  • VLGC rates top $50 per tonne
    Chartering rises as Middle East producers bring more cargoes to market
  • Torm reduces share capital to almost worthless levels
    Shareholders voted today on severe reduction in share capital allowing debtors to take a stake in company
  • Greece needs better shipping administration, says Brussels
    Flagging out trend could hit shore based jobs, European Commission report warns
  • UASC sells 1983-built boxship at strong scrap rate
    Hammurabi sold for $6.3m to Indian shipbreakers
  • Japanese shipowners seek state insurance for Iran oil shipments
    Tokyo government to be asked to follow India and China in preventing sanctions from disrupting supplies
  • Turkish breakers buy three Ukrainian general cargo vessels
    Europe's largest recycling centre continues 'hot streak' of purchases
  • Titan win
    Costa Concordia contract highlights need for salvage investment
  • Torm invites offers for product tanker
    Sale reflects continued interest in secondhand tonnage
  • Saadé -Offen spat unresolved
    Longstanding dispute over newbuilding contract still not settled, say sources
  • Liverpool puts Penning under pressure over cruise terminal
    City council leader expresses concern over delay in approval for turnaround operations
  • Standard Chartered to expand fleet
    Bank's leasing unit eyes four deals
  • Lobby urges EU to ring-fence infrastructure funds
    Alliance slams Trans-European Transport Network policy review
  • Bockstiegel denies arms to Syria reports
    Atlantic Cruiser carrying seismic explosives to Montenegro, claims owner
  • Rival providers seek IMO backing on armed guard regulation
    Maritime Security Committee will meet next month
  • French state in talks to invest in CMA CGM
    Sovereign wealth fund said to be pumping in close to $200m
  • Pirate attacks fall sharply in first quarter
    Concern mounting over West Africa after attacks double in Nigeria
  • New vessel categories for Panama Canal
    Additional segments established as ACP proposes toll increases
  • Investigation launched after video of armed guards shooting goes viral
    PMSC's use of force may end in legal action
  • Maersk resumes Europe-Asia bookings
    Early move follows improved demand
  • Costa Concordia sparks EU safety shake-up
    Unnecessary access to bridge to be restricted

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 23, 2012
  • Fight for low-sulphur respite: TT-Line boss
    FERRY and shortsea carriers in the North and Baltic Sea trades should redouble their campaign for a postponement of more stringent sulphur limits for marine fuels, the managing director of German ferry operator TT-Line urged today
  • DFDS moves to bond market with NK500M issue
    DFDS, the Danish shipping and logistics group, says it has widened its funding base and issued a four-year NK500M ($86M) unsecured bond on the Norwegian market
  • Fresh call for German state loan guarantees
    A LEADING German chartering broker for container feeder and shortsea single-decker tonnage is urging the federal government to provide state loan guarantees for non-performing shipping loans
  • Rickmers Maritime Trust profit down 12%
    SINGAPORE-listed Rickmers Maritime Trust said today that its first-quarter profit dropped 12% year-on-year to $8.24M
  • CSSC profits and revenues drop
    CHINA CSSC Holdings, the second Shanghai-listed subsidiary of state-owned China State Shipbuilding Corp, has reported a 16.5% fall profits to RMB2Bn ($330M) for 2011
  • Sweden's Transatlantic to stem 'Industrial' losses
    REDERI AB Transatlantic, the Swedish ro-ro, bulk and offshore vessel operator, will initiate efforts to stem losses at its Industrial Shipping business that accounts for 48 of the 62 vessels operated by the company
  • Greeks to leave Torm board
    THE three Greek members of the nine-strong board of DS Torm, the troubled Danish product tanker and dry bulk shipping company, will not stand for re-election at an EGM today after the company unveils heavy dilution of existing shareholders' stakes
  • Trans-Pacific rates continue rise
    TRANS-Pacific box rates continue to rise as the rate increases proposed by liners continue to hold up
  • Panama Canal looks at hiking tolls in July
    THE PANAMA Canal Authority board of directors has presented a proposal to raise tolls in July 2012 and in July 2013 and increase the number of vessel segments from eight to 11 by Panama Canal vessel type
  • NYK Line: 2012 losses up, but profit in 2013
    NYK Line predicts more losses before returning to profitability for the fiscal year ending in March 2013
  • Somali piracy drops by half
    PIRACY attacks off Somalia this year have halved compared with the same period of 2011, according to the IMB's quarterly figures released today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 23, 2012
  • CN Profit Jumps 16 Percent on Strong Revenue
    Canadian National Railway profit in the first quarter jumped 16 percent year-over-year to $781.3 million, as the largest Canadian railroad...
  • Dynamex Launches Truckload Operation
    Same-day carrier Dynamex is launching a truckload division, Dynamex Truckload Services, to haul larger, heavier freight for its shipper customers....
  • Diesel Prices Fall at Sharpest Pace Since December
    Diesel prices across the U.S. fell the most since mid-December, dropping 4.2 cents in the week ending April 23 as...
  • European Air Cargo Confidence Index Improves
    Confidence regarding European air cargo improved slightly in April from the month before, but shippers and forwarders view most lanes...
  • Forward Air Profit Soars 30.6 Percent
    Net income at Forward Air in the first quarter soared 30.6 percent to nearly $10.3 million, as the air freight...
  • Fairstar Heavy Transport Spurns Dockwise Bid
    Norway's Fairstar Heavy Transport spurned an unsolicited takeover offer from Dutch heavy-lift shipping rival Dockwise. Fairstar, quoted in Oslo...
  • Indonesia Container Terminal Project Gets Green Light
    A presidential decree has cleared the way for the construction of new container terminals at the Port of Tanjung Priok,...
  • French Fund Expected to Invest $195 Million in CMA CGM
    France's sovereign investment fund is weighing a $195 million stake in CMA CGM, the country's largest ocean container carrier, according...
  • CMA CGM, Emirates Shipping Line Enter VSA
    CMA CGM and Emirates Shipping Line entered a vessel sharing agreement to jointly operate two container services connecting the Middle...
  • Freight Volume Slips 0.4 Percent at Hong Kong Airport
    Cargo volume through Hong Kong International Airport dipped 0.4 percent year-over-year in March, to 368,000 metric tons, despite a 5.2...
  • Japan Waives $3.7 Billion in Myanmar Debts
    Japan has written off more than 300 billion yen ($3.7 billion) of Myanmar's debts, paving the way for the financing...
  • West Africa Seen Growing Piracy Hot Spot
    Pirates are increasing their attacks on the maritime trades off West Africa, according to the latest global piracy report released...
  • Roadrunner Acquires Trucker D&E Transport
    Roadrunner Transportation, one of the fastest-growing U.S. trucking companies, acquired flatbed carrier D&E Transport last week for about $11.2 million....
  • Japanese Ship Orders Rise 8.6 Percent
    Orders at Japanese shipyards rose for the first time in four months in March on a year-on-year basis, increasing 8.6...
  • Fixing Broken Chassis System Proves Elusive
    Viewed from 30,000 feet, broad trends in intermodal chassis supply are easy to see: more chassis pools, fewer...
  • Containerized Exports Gain Steam
    Wastepaper exports to China often are a leading indicator of import container volume. A large portion of scrap paper shipments...
  • Economic Indicators Show Growth in Freight
    Spring arrived early, in more ways than one, for shippers, carriers and transportation intermediaries serving the U.S. market. After a...
  • Will Drop in Coal Shipments Leave Rails Black and Blue?
    The impact of declining coal business on East Coast railroads may have been greatly exaggerated, but the recent sharp fall-off...
  • Truck Drivers Better Off Unemployed?
    Ask a trucking CEO why it's so hard to hire drivers, and extended unemployment benefits will likely be the first...
  • Pay Gap Widens for Truck Drivers
    The number of drivers employed handling big rigs in the U.S. climbed last year for the first time since 2008,...
  • West Coast's Share of US Container Trade Dips
    The West Coast came in last among the three coasts in year-over-year percentage growth in the U.S. 2011 container trade,...
  • Rail Projects Engineering Growth on West Coast
    Intermodal rail service from West Coast ports involves much more than placing a marine container on a train in Los...
  • Evergreen Joins Mega-Ship League
    For five years, Evergreen Line stayed on the sidelines as its rivals among the top 20 global ocean carriers swept...
  • Fraser Puts Horizon on Calmer Financial Seas
    It's been a wild year for Horizon Lines and Stephen H. Fraser, the executive who has led the largest Jones...
  • FMC Considers Container Rate Index for Exports
    U.S. exporters searching for clarity and transparency in helping to form shipping decisions soon may have a new research tool,...
  • FMCSA Struggles to 'Brake' Unsafe Carriers
    When the end came for J&A Transportation, the only surprise was how long it took. Federal regulators closed the trucking...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 23, 2012
  • Transalpine freight traffic still struggling
    The European economic downturn that began in autumn 2011 continued in Q1 12 according to Hupac. Its overall rail traffic across Europe, mostly consisting of swapbodies, ...
  • Piracy in West Africa in 'dangerous territory'
    The latest figures published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau's (IMB) piracy reporting centre covering Q1 12 show that ...
  • Evergreen/CSCL and ZIM to bring back Asia/N Europe service
    Evergreen, CSCL and ZIM Line intend bringing back their joint CES2/AEX2/AX2 service between Asia and northern Europe on May 17, 2012. It will deploy nine vessels ...
  • PSAI and ABG JNP deal breaks up
    Reports are circulating that the partnership between Singapore-based PSA International (PSAI) and Mumbai-headquartered ABG Ports to build a fourth box terminal ...
  • Evergreen upgrades its Libya link
    Further signs that the Libyan economy is recovering and reconstruction projects picking up can be seen from Evergreen's decision to raise the frequency of its shuttle ...
  • Macquarie Securities warns on outsourcing
    Macquarie Securities, the Australia-based investment banking group, is the latest to warn that outsourcing to Asia by US and European firms may be slowing and that ...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 23, 2012
  • Private equity pounces
    Connecticut-based Alterna Capital takes four MR newbuilds at STX as 'smart money' deals keep building.
  • Security giant looks seaward
    G4S hires former Royal Navy commander Martin Ewence as it moves to develop armed guarding and other areas of shipping security
  • Pirates free Marnavi tanker
    An Italian ship hijacked off Oman in December has been released, officials say.
  • Leevac wins tug work
    Louisiana shipbuilder to construct two Z-Tech 2400 ships for Houston operators.
  • Tanker blast hits Zhuhai
    Three crew safe following explosion and fire on ship in China; fuel spill reported.
  • Kawasaki Kinkai looks up
    K Line's coastal shipping unit raises annual profit forecast as revenue improves.
  • Rem adds to Kleven tally
    Age Remoy-led offshore owner pens $95m subsea vessel at its favourite shipyard.
  • Srab fleet to be sold
    Future of loss-making Swedish tanker owner in the balance as bank cancels loan for its three ships.
  • Marco Polo in bunker push
    Singapore-listed firm joins forces with Marine Tankers in a bid to tap another growth market.
  • Rickmers profit dips
    Singapore-listed trust happy with positive start to 2012 despite its bottom line slipping by over a tenth.
  • John Savage boosts Galbraith's
    UK broker brings in former AET and Sovereign man to head aframax desk, while Keith Amato joins the board.
  • Evercore sees ORIG value
    George Economou's drilling venture tipped for profit rise and share spike when magnate dilutes holding.
  • Crewman feared dead
    US Coast Guard calls off search for seafarer who fell from Portunato vessel in Columbia River.
  • Villy loses grip on Torm
    Greek magnate to leave the board as his majority stake is sliced to a minimal level by restructuring effort.
  • Crewman reveals torture ordeal
    Ukrainian tells US trial that pirates threatened to execute him at knifepoint on board Germany's Marida Marguerite.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 23, 2012
  • U.S. State Dept. funds IPR training programs
  • Accellos' cloud managed 3PL service
  • Wan Hai/'K' Line to start TP service
  • NSCSA rebrands itself as Bahri
  • Maersk ends Mideast-Indian Ocean loop
  • CMA CGM, Emirates partner on Mideast-Africa service
  • Maersk slows AE1 northbound intra-Asia
  • Evergreen joins 'K' Line's JABCO 1
  • Canadian Pacific's Q1 profit triples
  • RFID to surpass $70 billion through 2017

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 23, 2012
  • Markets soften in Northern Europe
    Good bunker demand in Hamburg.
  • Prices mainly down in Fujairah
    Good demand and avails in Fujairah.
  • New US Bunker Manager at GAC Bunker Fuels
    Maurice Lara has joined GAC as its Bunker Manager for East Coast USA.
  • Torm says deal on debt could be signed within six weeks
    'Imperative for the company to reach a solution as soon as possible.'
  • LNG prices could climb on the back of infrastructure costs
    But LNG 'an attractive alternative' for ships operating on fixed routes.
  • Asian bunker prices continue downtrend
    Prices fall across most Asian key ports except Japan's Tokyo Bay.
  • Agreement to install 'world's largest multi-stream scrubber system'
    Scrubber retrofit on Ro-Ro vessel to be followed by measurement and verification programme over two and a half years.
  • Credit risk management helps WFS to navigate volatile market
    Able to increase market share in 2011 despite instability in the market, it says.
  • Salvors awarded contract to remove Costa Concordia wreck
    US based salvors, in partnership with an Italian firm, will take about a year to remove the wreck, says owner Costa Crociere.
  • UASC takes delivery of eighth 'green' box ship
    Cost savings from environmentally-conscious technology will be 'significant', says President and CEO.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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